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FD13 KBZ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,222 mi
Last recorded102,222 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 KBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 102,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner suspension mounting point around bush to subframe has corrosion but no imminent weakness at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 97,341 miles

Offside Rear Inner suspension arm mounting to subframe has heavy surface corrossion to subframe at mounting point by bush /pin solid at test

Fail 22 Nov 2024 97,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner suspension arm mounting to subframe has heavy surface corrossion to subframe at mounting point by bush /pin solid at test

Pass 6 Nov 2023 92,592 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 92,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear inner stop lamp not operating

Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,604 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted concealing brake pipes.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 81,283 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 71,990 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 71,990 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 64,256 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,291 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 45,187 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 45,187 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 32,839 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 30,847 miles

Front tyres bold on the outer edge

Offside Front Cut on side wall no cords

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FD13 KBZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD13 KBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FD13 KBZ registered?

FD13 KBZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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